Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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